NYSE:LAAC Lithium Americas (Argentina) (LAAC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Forget Bitcoin: This $8 Stock Is the Next Big Thing (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free LAAC Stock Alerts $4.73 -0.27 (-5.40%) (As of 05/15/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.69▼$5.1150-Day Range$4.73▼$5.6752-Week Range$3.84▼$8.79Volume1.58 million shsAverage Volume1.61 million shsMarket Capitalization$762.00 millionP/E Ratio0.59Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$10.70 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Lithium Americas (Argentina) alerts: Email Address Lithium Americas (Argentina) MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside126.2% Upside$10.70 Price TargetShort InterestBearish7.43% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.88Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth83.33%From $0.42 to $0.77 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.80 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector55th out of 176 stocksMetal Mining Industry5th out of 23 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLithium Americas (Argentina) has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageLithium Americas (Argentina) has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted7.43% of the float of Lithium Americas (Argentina) has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLithium Americas (Argentina) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Lithium Americas (Argentina) has recently decreased by 2.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLithium Americas (Argentina) does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLithium Americas (Argentina) does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LAAC. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLithium Americas (Argentina) has a news sentiment score of 0.88. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.42 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Lithium Americas (Argentina) this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 18 people have searched for LAAC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -5% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 15 people have added Lithium Americas (Argentina) to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Lithium Americas (Argentina) insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders19.80% of the stock of Lithium Americas (Argentina) is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions49.17% of the stock of Lithium Americas (Argentina) is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s insider trading history. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Lithium Americas (Argentina) are expected to grow by 83.33% in the coming year, from $0.42 to $0.77 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Lithium Americas (Argentina) is 0.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.37.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Lithium Americas (Argentina) is 0.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 132.37.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLithium Americas (Argentina) has a P/B Ratio of 0.92. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s valuation and earnings. 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Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.Read More LAAC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LAAC Stock News HeadlinesApril 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comLithium Overdose: Can These 2 Lithium Stocks Recover in 2024?The electric vehicle (EV) trend brought the spotlight on the demand for lithium used in EV batteries. The fear of a dwindling supply of lithium and growing demand for it caused lithium carbonate prices to surge as high as $81,360 per tonne in November 2022.May 15 at 8:25 AM | seekingalpha.comLAAC Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp.May 13 at 5:27 PM | globenewswire.comLithium Argentina Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 7, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Stocks Positioned to Capitalize on California's Battery Industry SurgeMay 7, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Timeless Value Stocks to Build Wealth Like Warren BuffettMay 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comComparing Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) and Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group (OTCMKTS:ADMG)May 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLithium Americas (Argentina) (LAAC) to Release Quarterly Earnings on MondayMay 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comComparing Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) and Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC)May 3, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Lithium Stocks With the Potential to Make You an Overnight MillionaireMay 1, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Penny Stocks That Could Make You a Fortune (If You Dare)April 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLithium Americas Argentina Corp Registered Shs hosts conference call for investorsApril 22, 2024 | globenewswire.comLithium Argentina to Release First Quarter 2024 Results on May 13, 2024April 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhile institutions own 17% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (TSE:LAAC), individual investors are its largest shareholders with 47% ownershipApril 22, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLithium Americas: More Ridiculousness After Public OfferingApril 3, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 7 Most Undervalued Stocks Under $20 to Buy in April 2024March 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLAAC:CA Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp.March 20, 2024 | globenewswire.comLithium Argentina Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comLithium Argentina appoints two new board membersMarch 19, 2024 | globenewswire.comLithium Argentina Announces Appointment of Two New Board MembersMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comUPDATE 1-Arcadium Lithium says Argentina operation not affected by court banMarch 14, 2024 | nytimes.comEnergy Department Offers $2.3 Billion Loan to Boost Lithium ProductionMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comIndigenous communities in Argentina and Chile grapple with soaring demand for lithiumMarch 11, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comWho’s in, who’s out as Canadian equity indexes rebalanceMarch 7, 2024 | uk.investing.comLithium Americas secures $70M investment from GanfengMarch 5, 2024 | globenewswire.comLithium Argentina Announces Ganfeng Lithium Agrees to Acquire Interest in Pastos Grandes for $70MSee More Headlines Receive LAAC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Lithium Americas (Argentina) and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/13/2024Today5/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/14/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry Metal mining Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:LAAC Previous SymbolNYSE:LAAC CUSIPN/A CIK1440972 Webwww.lithium-argentina.com Phone778-656-5815FaxN/AEmployees850Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$10.70 High Stock Price Target$18.50 Low Stock Price Target$6.50 Potential Upside/Downside+126.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.99 Trailing P/E Ratio0.59 Forward P/E Ratio11.26 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$1.29 billion Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity2.89% Return on Assets2.37% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.24 Current Ratio9.16 Quick Ratio9.16 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash Flow$0.16 per share Price / Cash Flow29.07 Book Value$5.16 per share Price / Book0.92Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares161,100,000Free Float129,202,000Market Cap$762.00 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.33 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John Anthony Kanellitsas B.S. (Age 62)M.B.A., Executive Chairman Comp: $635.84kMr. Ignacio Celorrio (Age 51)Executive VP of Legal, Government & External Affairs Comp: $617.71kMr. Samuel Pigott (Age 40)CEO, President & Director Mr. Alexander ShulgaVP & CFOMr. Mariano ChiapporiVP & Chief Operating OfficerMs. Kelly O'BrienVP of Investor Relations & ESGMr. Edward Grandy (Age 55)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Ms. Rona SellersVice President of ComplianceMr. Jose Manuel AggioVP & Chief Human Resources OfficerMr. Dennis P. Bryan P.E.Senior Vice President of DevelopmentMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMetals AcquisitionNYSE:MTALCritical MetalsNASDAQ:CRMLNexa ResourcesNYSE:NEXALithium AmericasNYSE:LACFerroglobeNASDAQ:GSMView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipGeneral Motors Holdings LLCBought 15,002,245 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 9.312%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 21,456 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 2.210%M&G PlcBought 1,188,718 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 0.738%Russell Investments Group Ltd.Bought 115,078 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.187%Avantax Advisory Services Inc.Sold 8,028 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.011%View All Institutional Transactions LAAC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Lithium Americas (Argentina) stock right now? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lithium Americas (Argentina) in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LAAC shares. View LAAC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock price target for 2024? 5 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock. Their LAAC share price targets range from $6.50 to $18.50. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $10.70 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 126.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LAAC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LAAC shares performed in 2024? Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock was trading at $6.32 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, LAAC shares have decreased by 25.2% and is now trading at $4.73. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Lithium Americas (Argentina)? Lithium Americas (Argentina) saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 8,750,000 shares, a decrease of 9.5% from the March 15th total of 9,670,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,810,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.8 days. Currently, 7.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s Short Interest. When is Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 14th 2024. View our LAAC earnings forecast. How were Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s earnings last quarter? Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (NYSE:LAAC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 13th. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.10. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned ($0.04) EPS. What ETFs hold Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) stock in their portfolio include Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP), VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX), Formidable ETF (FORH), Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (ARGT), Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW), Amplify Lithium& Battery Technology ETF (BATT) and Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT).Global X Disruptive Materials ETF (DMAT). Who are Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s major shareholders? Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include General Motors Holdings LLC (9.31%), Vanguard Group Inc. (2.21%), Van ECK Associates Corp (1.43%), M&G Plc (0.74%), Hartree Partners LP (0.55%) and Thomist Capital Management LP (0.37%). How do I buy shares of Lithium Americas (Argentina)? Shares of LAAC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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